Around two million pilgrims from all around the world are expected in the Vatican in the coming days to pay their last tributes to Pope John Paul II who died on Saturday (2 April).
European leaders have expressed their condolences and are set to arrive for the pontiff's funeral later this week.
The Pope's body will be taken to St Peter's Basilica today (4 April) where ordinary people will be allowed to pay their respects.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso e...
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